Programs

Child Care Nurse Consultant

Partnership with public health to provide technical assistance to child care providers on issues related to health and safety.
Contact Info: Cyndi Mason, R.N.
Lee County Health Department
2218 Avenue H
Ft. Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319)372-5225 or (800)458-6672
E-mail:

Lee County Parents as Teachers

Early childhood family education and support program for families prenatal through Kindergarten entry
Contact Info: Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Cheryl Flaatten
319-753-0193

Van Buren County Parents as Teachers

Early Childhood family education and support program for families prenatal through Kindergarten entry
Contact Info: Van Buren County Hospital
Janet Phelps
319-293-3171

Nest Program of Lee County

Incentive based program with a strong emphasis on parent education
Contact Info: Child Abuse Prevention Council
Norma Poland
319-372-9196

Early Learning Coordinator

Advocacy, resource and support for families, child care providers and preschools with the purpose of ensuring children transition to Kindergarten with the skills necessary to succeed
Contact Info: Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Jessica Vollmer
319-524-6383

HOPES Expansion

Healthy Families Iowa in-home parent education and support services for families in Lee County with children 0-5
Contact Info: Lee County Health Department
Missy Magee
800-458-6672

Preschool and Child Care Assistance for Low Income Families

Tuition assistance for income eligible families
Contact Info: Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Cheryl Flaatten
319-753-0193

Van Buren County Resource Coordinator

Resource and referral services through a central point of contact with Van Buren PAT
Contact Info: Van Buren County Hospital
Katie Hootman
319-293-3171

Child Abuse Training for Providers

Contact Info: Tri-State Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Judy Vajentic
319-524-8520

Van Buren County Child Care Home Consultant

Technical assistance, support and resources to child development home providers as they move through the Iowa registration and QRS process
Contact Info: Child Care Resource and Referral
Lori Lamb
641-673-0678

Dental Daycare

Oral health screenings and education for children in licensed/registered child care settings
Contact Info: Lee County Health Department
Rachel Patterson
800-458-6672

Head Start in Van Buren & Lee Counties

expanded hours and transportation services

Lead Poisoning Prevention

no cost lead screenings to children 0-5 attending WIC clinic in Ft. Madison and Keokuk, Iowa in addition to community outreach and education
Contact Info: Lee County Health Department
Cheryl Hunt
800-458-6672

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